Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1248, Lemuel Durand, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Durand, Lemuel Catharine
W. 1248.
CONTENTS

by Connecticut Catharine Durand widow of Samuel Durand who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Connecticut Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Feb. 1849. and sent to Hon. S. L. Hubbard Nes 4 Reps.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 1848, Page 79 Vol. 1 29th July, 1849 book D.
Report

Connecticut. 1774-2
Lemuel Durand
of Milford in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Parrott, of the Reg t — commanded by Col. Mead, in the Connecticut line for 18 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut. at the rate of 60. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Sept r . 1833 and sent to D. L. Baldwin, Milford. Count.
Arrears to the 4th of September 1833 — 150.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 1834. 30.00
$ 180. =
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
by Wm. R. Palmer Clerk,
Vol. three. Page 10.

Letter to Hon. John Stewart 25. March 1845.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 6 th day of August personally appeared, in open Court, before the Probate Court of Milford District now sitting, Samuel Durand a resident of said Milford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 70 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:— 1 st in the spring of the year 1778 in said Milford he enlisted for one year in a Company of State Troops commanded by Captain Curtis of Watertown in said State , and served said year in said Company which was employed in guarding & defending the sea coast at New Haven from the common enemy . Samuel Hull was lieutenant in said Company : I do not recollect that said Company was attached to any Regiment but acted as a guard.
About the first of June 1779 he enlisted in a Company of State Troops commanded by Captain Peter Purratt in said Milford for the term of nine months and served the said term in said Company , which was employed in & about the vicinity of Housatonic in said State . Col. Mathew Mead commanded the Regiment to which said Company belonged: & Major Dyer was second in command.
In the forepart of the summer of 1780 he enlisted in a Company commanded by Captain John Bayan of said Milford for three months and served said three months in said militia Com pany , which was employed near New London in this State , & was discharged on the 9 th day of September following. The Regiment to which said Company belonged was commanded by Major Clark , and the Brigade was commanded by Col. Willard .
1 year from the spring of 1778
9 months in 1779
3 months in 1780

That he served in all in the war of the Revolution for the space of two years against the common enemy.
He was born in said Milford on February 25 th 1762, and has always lived in said town where he now resides, and that his age is recorded in the family book.
That Benajah Mallory and Samuel Green can testify to his service in 1778 & 1779.
That David Smith and David Bristol can testify to his service in 1780.
That he is acquainted with the Rev. Asa Mr. Train, and Chas. H. Povee who in belief can testify their belief of his service as a soldier in the war of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim what- ever to a pension or annuity except the pension & dollars that his name is not on the pension roll of any state.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Samuel Savard.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court August 5 th 1832
Attest David L. Waldo clk

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
We, Asa M. Train a Clergyman, residing in S o Milford and Chas. H. Pond Esq. residing in S o Milford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Durand who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Asa M. Train
Chas. H. Pond
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Asa M. Train who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in S o Milford and that Charles H. Pond Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in S o Milford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, D. L. Baldwin Clerk of the Probate Court of Milford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Samuel Durand for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 6 th day of August 1832
Attest David L. Baldwin Clerk
State of Connecticut Probate District of Milford Aug t 6 th 1832 J. William

Strong Judge of the Court of Probate for said District, do certify that David L. Baldwin whose signature is to the above certificate is clerk of said Court of Probate and has the keeping of the records of said Court; that full faith and credit are due to his official acts; that the foregoing is the seal of said Court and the foregoing attestations are in due form.
William Strong, Judge of Probate.
Lieut. Samuel Durand the declarant, and the deponents, Capt. Benajah Mallory, Capt. Samuel Gann, David Smith and Capt. David Bristol; are (severally) known to me, to be men of truth and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit —
Agreeably to the directions of the War Department, the Court hereby annex an opinion that the statements of the applicant are true and fully proved —
William Strong Judge of Probate
No 3471
Samuel Durand Claim Wilson Br.

No 88
Catherine Durand Wid of Samuel 61
act 29 May 1848
Marnie 1796
died 1847
Adm. p 60 p.m.
pm 4 March 1848
Hon S. D. Hubbard House of Reps

State of Connecticut } ss. Probate Court New Haven County } District of Milford. On this 8. th day of January 1849 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, Catharine Omands, a resident of Milford, in the County aforesaid, aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn According to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, approved July 29. th 1848. The Act entitled, "An Act for the relief of certain widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary Army." That she is the widow of Lemuel Omands who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War and pensioned under the Act of the 7. th June 1832, at the rate of $60. per annum (and for the proof of his service she would respectfully refer to his papers on file in the Pension Office) and died on the 3. rd day of March 1847.—
She further declares that she has not ap- plied for a pension under any former Act, that she was married to the said Lemuel Omands on the 16. th day of June eighteen hundred and thirty six; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January eighteen hundred and at the time above stated. Catharine Omands sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before— Andrew French Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford

State of Connecticut } ss Probate Court New Haven County } District of Milford
I Jonas G French Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before this Court that Lemuel Omand who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832 - died on the third day of March 1847, and left a widow by the name of Catharine Omand, that she now survive him, and that she is the same person who is now applying for a pension, (on account of the Revolutionary services of her said husband) and that she has subscribed the within declaration -
I further certify that Stephen French is the Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, Commissioned, sworn, and duly qualified - and that his signature within is genuine -
I further certify that Lemuel H. Pease is a justice of the Peace, in and for New Haven County, Commissioned, sworn and duly authorized by law, to administer oaths and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine -
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 5 th day of January A.D. - 1849.
Jonas G. French Clerk

State of Connecticut New Haven County } Issa Milford
I Issa M. Train, pastor of the Second Congregational Church in said Milford, do hereby certify that I have this 8 th day of January 1849. examined the Records of said Church from January 1790. to January 1800. and find the following record of the marriage of Catharine Dwan, under the head of marriages by Rev David Fuller viz "Married Lemuel Dwan & Catharine Smith June 16. th 1796" that it is a true copy of the Record, and the date is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows "June 16. 1796" June is sixteenth, seven - teen hundred and ninety six — Issa M. Train
I Issa M. Train, above named, do hereby certify that I now hold and have held the office of Pastor of said Church for the space of fifteen years, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Church — Issa M. Train
In witness whereof this 8 th day of January 1849.
J. H. Beardsley Justice of the Peace

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 1248.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
May 19th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Lemuel Durand made an application for pension on August 6th, 1832, at which time he was 70 years of age and residing at Milford, Conn., and his pension was allowed for eighteen months' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Milford, Conn., and served under Capt. Parrott and Col. Mead.
His widow, Catharine, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Frederic D. Beach,
Derby, Conn.

Rev.
1248 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1248 Catharine Durand Widow. Daniel Durand, Prior. Rev. War.
Act: July 29, 1848.
Index:—Vol. A, Page 198
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 19 '99
F D Beach Derby, Conn
Dec-10-1901
Mrs. R. Woodhall Bridgeport Conn.

  78.  Curtis -  see roll - 6 mo allowed  Herrnbeck.  X 12 -    79.  Parrot.  70 ems (offhead -  "  9 -    80.  Bryan  Mayr Clark -  New London  3  

Cat to Hon. John Stewart, May 31. '45

Samuel Durand, let act 7 June 1832 $110 per an
To what time was he entitled G. L. A.
Pension Office July 15. 1849
Died 3 d March 1847 Paid to his credit M rs B.

Wiltshire March 18 th 1845.
Dear Sir,
Herewith you will receive the declaration of Samuel Durand, of this town for an increase of pension allowed him, under the Act of the 7 June 1832.
For a long time Mr. Durand has urged me to make his application, and has finally consented to undertake it without any pecuniary knowledge, of the existence of any proof of the service for which the increase is claimed.
The old gentleman however, has often given me a detailed account of his Antitropical Service, in responding inwards with this declaration, and from the fact that Antitropical service, pecuniary and especially from those that served with him, corroborate his statement, I consider it entitled to credit, particularly as he retains his memory and mind in a remarkable manner for a Man of his years.
I have no means of determining the order, period, or term of his service, or the officers under whom he served except in his own statement and I have caused it to be introduced in the declaration precisely as he relates it, therefore there may be some mistake, about the period of his service and the officers under whom he served, but I

have no doubt but what the term of his service is correct. — That is that he has  was actual service for the space of two whole years —
Will you therefore do me the great favor of some- -mitting this to the Pension office, and respect- -fully request the Commissioner of Pensions, to re- -examine the claimants papers with this decla- -ration, and in case the proof of service is deemed sufficient, to grant such an increase of pension as he is justly entitled to —
If however the proof of service is not considered sufficient will you request the Commissioner to inform the claimant which term of his service set forth in his declaration is not satisfactorily proved —
I have the honor to be — Your obedient Servant L. S. Beardsley —
Hon. John Stuart

Comptroller Office, Connecticut } Hartford April 8th 1845 }
On application for evidence of the service of Samuel Durand, of Milford State of Connecticut, in the war of the revolution, and on examination of the documents remaining in this office relating to that war, I certify that I find no pay-rolls of the capt's under whom he claims to have served, but find the following Bills and Accts
Among the Bills and Accts of a paper headed "Col Samuel McClellan Regt raised in '78, and on it is noted "ordered Feb'y 1778 to serve till 1st March 1779" I find the following entry
1779 March 10th, To Capt Jesse Curtin Bill,
Enlisting 210-10- Enquipping 11-6-3- Wages 4276-4-3
Hospital expence 9- Comminion 84-16-10-
I also find in the pay table books the following entry
Capt Jesse Curtin Cr by Amount his acct rendered for his Cr 4591-16-4 Dr War
To order on Treasurer for Capt Jesse Curtin pay Abstract his Cr, McClellan Regt, 78 & 79 N. Haver 4591-17-4
1779 Sept 29 Capt Peter Perrett Cr
To order on Treasurer 800- - -
1780 Jan 1 Capt Peter Perrett Cr 800
To order on Treasurer 800
1780 Jan 27 To order on Treasurer 800
1780 June 3 By Amount of Acct rendered Cr 34.858-1-8-
War Dr To order on Treasurer for Capt Peter Perrett for his Cr 34.858-1-8

1781 July 26
United States (ss
To order on Treasurer for Capt Jehiel Perryon payroll Militia West Point lawful money ——— 73. 17. 3 To ditto for ditto transporting 3 com d men 1780 ——— 12. 12. 6 Also in Harkell as a corresponding charge under head of contingent expenses of Coast Guards per 1781 July 26 Capt Jehiel Perryon, payee, transportation 12-12-6
The foregoing are correct extracts from documents relating to the war of the revolution remaining in this office
A Carrington. Comptroller

House of Representatives July 15 th 1848
82
Will you have the goodness to examine the accompanying papers & if consistent allow the pension — Yours &
Mr. L. Edwards
J. D. Hubbard
P.S. May I request your attention to the claim of Mr. Brott at your earliest convenience I am particularly anxious on this subject as the report is dawning to a cloud of my additional papers on the subject I should be pleased to attend to the procuring of them or some other evidence —

Middle Haddam Ct March 20. 1845
Sir
I received in last mail, the accompanying letter from Dr Bradsby to me, and the application of Samuel Durand for an increase of Pension both of which I herewith transmit for your inspection and decision.
If in your opinion the old gentleman is entitled to an increase, I pray you to grant it, and forward the certificate to me, and I will give to it the proper direction.
With Great Respect
Your Very Obedient Servant, John Stewart
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm te of Pensions

Wilford
April 11 th 1845.
Sir:
Herewith I transmit you the Comptroller's Certificate, in the case of Samuel Durand for an increase of pension allowed him under the Act of the 7 th of June 1832. (showing that the term of 12 months service, which he actually performed at New Haven, and for which the increase is claimed, was duly authorized by law. also that the term of service which is at present allowed him, of 9 months at New Haven, and 3 months at New London is verified by the records at Hartford.)
May I again beg the favor, that you will respectfully submit the Commissioner of Pensions to re-examine this case, and grant the claimant such an increase of pension as he is justly and equitably entitled to.
I have the honor to be Your Obedient Servant L. N. Beardsley
Hon. John Stuart, M. C.

Middle Haddam Ct. Ap. 22. 1845
Dear Sir
Mr Beardsley has again requested me to invite your attentio n to a reconsideration of the application of Lemuel Durand for an increase of Pension, and has obtained from the Comptroller of this State, some further documentary proof in support of the claim.
If you can, without a too great stretch of the law grant the increase asked for, I beg you will do it, and forward the certificate direct to Mr Beardsley.
In haste Your Very Obedient Servant John Stewart
Hon J. L. Edwards Commission Pensions

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within & for said Probate District on the 6 th day of August 1832
Present William Strong, Judge personally appeared in open Court David Smith of S. Milford, & being duly sworn, deposes & says that in the summer of 1780 he enlisted for for three months in a company of Hale's  Malcolm's commanded by Captain Israel Bryan of S. Milford said company was employed in New London in this State & was discharged on the 9 th of September 1780. That during said three months he remained resident of Milford & served in said company in manner aforesaid: Further deponent saith not.
David Smith
Given to in open Court as above written Aug. 6 th 1832
Attest David L. Baldwin, Clerk.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Samuel Verrand further proof or explanation.
which require
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? The claimant must state the periods of his actual military service in embodied corps, performed in the field or camp or garrison VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
to be answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford p At a Court of Probate held at Milford within & for said District of Milford on the 6 th day of August 1832
Present William Strong Judge personally appeared in open Court David Bristol of S d Milford, & being duly sworn deposes says that in the summer of 1850 he enlisted & served in a Company of militia com- manded by Capt. Nathl Bryan for three months near New London & that during said three months General Durand of Milford was in S d Company as a private in manner aforesaid, & further deponent saith not. David Bristol
Sworn to in open Court as above written
August 6 th 1832
Attest David S. Baldwin Atty

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven Probate District of Milford
The Court of Probate held at Milford within the said Probate District on the 6 th day of August 1832
Present William Strong, Judge personally appeared in open Court Samuel Green of Milford, and being duly sworn deposes & says that in the spring of 1878 he enlisted for one year in a Company commanded by Captain Curtis of Waterbury in this State & that he served said year in said Company of State Troops, which was em- ployed as a guard in protecting the sea coast in & near New Haven from the common enemy & that during said year Samuel Durand as aforesaid Milford served as a private in said Company. And deponent further says that about the first of June 1879 he enlisted in a Company of State Troops commanded by Capt Peter Parrot of Milford for nine months & served said nine months in said Company in & about the town of Hornsbrook & that Samuel Durand of Milford belonged to & served as a private in said Company during said nine months as aforesaid & further deponent saith not. Samuel Green
Sworn to in open Court as above written August 6 th 1832
Attest David L. Baldwin Clerk

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss At a Court of Probate held at Milford within & for said Probate District on the 6 th day of August 1832.
Present William Strong, Judge personally appeared in open Court Benajah Mallory of Milford & being duly sworn deposes & says that in the spring of 1778 he enlisted for one year in a company of State troops commanded by Captain Curtis of Watbury in said State & that he served as a guard in defending the sea coast in & near New Haven from the common enemy & that during said year General  as aforesaid Durance of Milford served as a private in said company. And deponent further says that about the 1 st of June 1779 he enlisted in a company of State troops commanded by Capt Peter Purnell of Milford for nine months & served nine months in said company in & about New Haven in said State & that General Durance of Milford belonged to said company as a private in said company during said nine months as aforesaid, & further deponent saith not.
Benajah Mallory
Sworn to in open Court as above written August 6 th 1832
Attest David L. Palame Clerk

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss At a Court of Probate held at New Milford in the said District on the 25 th day of December AD 1832
Present William Strong, Judge
Personally appeared in open Court John P. Strong aged 69 and Samuel Durand aged 66 years both of said Town, County & State who being duly sworn solemnly depose & say that they are now and from their youths have been acquainted with Lemuel Durand of said Town & County & State, and that since Durand's character for veracity is good, that it is reported & believed in the neighborhood & even doubted that said Lemuel Durand was a soldier in the Revolution; and from their means of knowledge they believe that said Lem- uel Durand as a soldier in the Revo- lution performed the several toils & services as stated by him in his original & supplemental declarations. Further deponents say not.
John P. Strong Samuel Durand
Attest (Deputy) J. P. Baldwin Clerk

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven Probate District of Milford At a Court of Probate held at said Milford in and for said District on the 26 th day of April A.D. 1823.
Resident William Strong Judge
Personally appeared on oath Capt Samuel Durand of Milford who being duly sworn deposes and says in this declaration which is supplemental to the two declara- tions to which this is annexed that ac- cording to his best recollection he served in the Revolution not less than the period herein after mentioned and within following manner viz
For one year from the first day of March 1778 I enlisted in Milford under an officer who was here for the purpose of recruiting men & I remained here a few days after which with a train of four com- pany I was marched to that part of this town then called West Haven at which place I joined the company un- der the command of Capt Custis of Water- bury in this State. I continued at New Haven guarding the sea coast until about the 1 st of September when a part of our com- pany & I among them under the command of Lieut Samuel Hull of Berkle went to another village in New Haven called Oyster river and I remained there being em- ployed in guarding the sea coast until the last of January. About the 1 st of Feb- ruary our detachment was marched to Barnwell's Farm, a village just West of New Haven here I within the bounds of Milford: I was employed there till I was discharged which was on the 1 st of March 1779. For the whole of said year I was at roll call twice a day

I spent all my time in guarding the our coast - I constantly mounted guard in my turn - being in actual constant service for the whole year as a Spence. Isaac Bapott of this town & David Merrill ser- ved with me in this tour & both have ob- tained pension therefor.
For nine months from the 28 th day of May 1779 I enlisted in Milford under Capt Peter Gerritt of Dover. I remained a few weeks here in the Company under drill & after one enlistment when the British came to New Bedford on the 4 th of July our Company went there to oppose them: Isaac after returning to Milford in company. About the 9 th of July the Rev Roger Sherman preached a sermon to our company to encourage us in the cause in which we were engaged. Simultane- ously after our company marched to Spencerville where we were employed in scouting between Spencerville & West Ches- ter & the neighboring towns. Our Company returned to Spencerville on the 1 st of March 1780 when I was dischar- ged. In said tour I was in constant actual service for the whole nine months. Nathan Vattleton of this town served with me in this tour, being his only tour. He has obtained his pen- sion therefor.
For three months from the 7 th of Jan 1780 I served in a Company of militia under the command of Capt. John Bryan of Dover. Our Company was first ordered to West Point our march as far as New Bedford in Hampshire County where we received counter orders and returned to Milford. We then

marches to Chester a village in the Pays of Saybrook, I after staying there a few days to cut fashion over company my marches to New London I joined the Brigade under the command of Col. Willard. Same Company was in service at New London until the 9 th of September when I was dischar- ged. For the whole of said time I was in constant actual service as foreman. David Smith of this Town served with me in said town & he has obtained his pension.
Samuel Durand
I David L Baldwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of Samuel Durand for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 27 th day of April A.D. 1833.
David L. Baldwin Clerk
State of Connecticut, Probate District of Milford. April 27, 1833.
I William Strong Judge of the Court of Probate for said District do certify

and Mr. Campbell's letters are among the papers of Capt. Mallory. William Strong Judge of Probate
actual service in '78 only emo by law.
admd 18 mo. per 60 $

that David L Baldwin whose signature is to the above certificate is a like officer of court, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts that the foregoing is the seal of the said court and that the foregoing alterations are in due form.
Lemuel Durand the declarant has always been personally well known to me, and is a man of truth, and his statements are entitled to full credit.
According to the request of the War Department the Court gives an opinion that the applicant was not only a soldier in the Revolution but also that his statements are strictly true.
The documents from Mr. Surrency Davis and Mr. Comstocker Phelps are annexed to the papers of Capt. Mallory.
William Strong Judge of Probate
actual per vice in '78 org and by court advised 18mo. per 60th

C o 3471

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven Probate District of Milford At a Court of Probate held at said Milford in said District on the 25 th day of December A.D. 1832
Present William Strong, Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Lemuel Durand of said Milford who being duly sworn deposes & says, in this his supplemental declaration, that according to the best of his recollection his service not less than the period mentioned below and in the following leaving grades V 3 —
For one year from the 1 st day of March 1778 I served as a private in a Company of State troops commanded by Capt. John Burtis of Waterbury in this State.
For nine months from the 28 th day of May 1779 I served as a private in a Company of State troops command- ed by Capt. Peter Parrott of said Milford.
For three months from the 7 th day of June 1780 I served as a private in a militia Company commanded by Capt. Isaac Bryan of said Milford: the particulars of the above named tours are more minutely detailed in my original declaration which is pre- fixed.
The above three tours I served with Benajah Malloy when proper

accompany me - and the two first named tours I served with Samuel Green when papers accompany me - and by interchang- ing ideas with them the precise terms of enlistment - & length of service are ascertained.
Answr to 4 th Bty - In the tours of 1778 - 79 - & 1780 I enlisted.
Answr to 5 th Bty - In addition to the officers named in my original declaration - I remember that Henry Bull and Milford was adjutant of our Regiment in the tour of 1779.
Answr to 6 th Bty - I never received any written discharge - but I always received out the pay for which I engaged.
Answr to 7 th Bty - In addition to persons named in my original declaration - John P. Strong and Samuel Durand of said Milford can testify to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier in the Revolution.
Samuel Durand
I David L Baldwin Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Durand for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25 th day of December A D 1832.
David L. Baldwin Clerk
State of Connecticut Probate District of Milford December 25 th A D 1832 - I William Strong Judge of the Probate Court for said District do certify that David L. Baldwin whose signature is to the above certificate is clerk of said court and has the keeping of the records of said court, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts, that the form going is the seal of the said court and that the foregoing attestations are in due form.
Several Demands the declarant and the several deponents are personally known to me to be men of truth, and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit.
Agreeably to the request of the War Department the Court enters an opin- ion that the applicant was a soldier of the Revolution, that his statements, and those of the deponents are true.
William Strong Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut County of New Haven } ss Probate Court District of Milford On this 17 th day of March, in the year 1845, personally appeared, in open court, before the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, now sitting, Samuel Pinnava of Milford, County of New Haven, State of Connecticut, aged 83 years, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, under the Act of the 7 th June 1832, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain an increase of pension or pension allowed him under the last mentioned Act of Congress— That he entered the service of the of the United States under the following named officers, as herein stated That he first enlisted, under Capt. Jesse Curtis of Watbury, Colonel M c Clellans Regiment, in the Autumn of 1778 and that he served in said Com- pany at West Haven, in the town of New Haven, for the term of twelve months, till the Autumn of 1779. and that in the following year 1780, he enlisted un- der Capt. Peter Fitch, Colonel Henry M c Leod Regi- ment and served at Horse Neck, on Long Is- lands Sound, near New York State line, for the term of nine months— and that he afterwards enlisted in the company of John Bryan and served at New London— for the term of three months thus making the term of two whole years, which he was in actual service, as a soldier in the war of the Revolution — And he further declares and says, that he is now a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Sixty Dollars per annum, that he is a native of Milford, County of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, and that he resided in said Mil- ford at the time he enlisted, for each of the terms of service abovenoted, He thereby declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agent of the State of Connecticut.

mayors, county of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, and that he resided in said Milford at the time he enlisted, for each of the towns of service aforementioned. We hereby declare that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agency except the Agency of the State of Connecticut and that he really believes himself justly entitled to an increase of pension at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum.
Given to and subscribed Samuel Durand the day and year aforesaid
We Asa M. Train pastor of the Second Congregational Church in Milford residing in Milford, County and State aforesaid, and Lucius N. Beardsley residing in said Milford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Durand, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty Three years of age, that he is respected, and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier, of the Revolution, and to have served in said War for the term of two whole years, and that we concur in that opinion — Given and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Asa M. Train.
Lucius N. Beardsley
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant, was a Revolutionary soldier, and served for the term of two whole years as he states, and that he is justly entitled to the increase of pension claimed. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Asa M. Train, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Milford aforesaid, and that Lucius N. Beardsley, who has also signed the same, is a resident of said Milford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Salah Strong
J. Judge of Probate for Dist. of Milford

I William Strong Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify that the within, contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of General Durando, for an increase of pension al- lowed him, under the act of the 7 th of June 1832.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of Office this 17 th day of March 1845.
attest William Strong Clerk

Derby Conn.
March 22. 1899
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I desire the record of Loemuel Durand, who secured a pension under the act 1832. and resided in New Haven Co., at that time. Please give me his age, when he made the application, and where residing.
Very respectfully.
Frederic D. Beach.
Derby Conn.

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